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i had a drug conviction expunged do i have a right to own a firearm


Asked on 3/04/09, 4:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: crimnal

Expungement does NOT restore any firearms rights you lost by conviction. The paperwork you got at the time very clearly says that. IF you want to try to restore your firearm rights, you would have to file an appropriate Motion with the court, with supporting declarations and evidence of your 'good cause' that would convince the court to grant the motion. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 5:11 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

Re: crimnal

No, an expungement under 1203.4 does not restore your rights to possess a firearm. The good news is that you can petition the court to restore those rights. You will probably need an attorney because you must show the court "good cause" as to why you want your rights restored and an attorney will be able to help you with that. Good luck

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Answered on 3/04/09, 9:14 pm


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